David Wright is in Los Angeles visiting with Dr. Robert Watkins and his physical therapy team as he seeks answers and progress from the pain in his back caused by spinal stenosis.
On Friday, Sandy Alderson said Wright received an epidural injection of cortisone in his back in an attempt to help alleviate some of the discomfort he’s currently experiencing.
After speaking with a renowned interventional spine doctor in New York (that’s who usually performs these injections), it typically it can’t be determined if epidural injections have any kind of effect on the back and spine until a couple of weeks after the procedure is performed.
Wright doesn’t necessarily have to sit idle, but the shot can have some side effects, such as dizziness, pain and some other kinds of discomfort which can limit his activity for a few days. Everybody is different and reacts differently, but this is the typical track, according to the doctor.
Alderson once again could not offer a timetable for Wright to return, although earlier this week he expressed optimism he could be back sooner rather than later.
Wright has been on the disabled list with a strained hamstring and back since April 15.
Meanwhile, Jerry Blevins had his splint removed last week, and has departed for the team’s minor league complex in Port St. Lucie to begin participating in baseball activities.
Sandy Alderson said Blevins has not been cleared to throw just yet – he will receive an x-ray in the near-term with hopes he can resume throwing in mid-June.
Blevins has been on the disabled list with a broken wrist since April 20.
Lastly, Dilson Herrera is still recovering from a broken finger he sustained during pre-game drills on May 15.
He recently suffered a stomach flu which sidelined him for a couple of days.
He is at the team’s minor league complex in Port St. Lucie continuing to stay in shape, but there remains no timetable for him to return.
“Nothing comes easy,” Alderson said.
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